US Bridges

Willow Road over Nipomo Creek

Good

San Luis Obispo County, California · 0.2 MI East of US 101 · Structure no. 49C0454

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Road over Nipomo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Willow Road over Nipomo Creek in San Luis Obispo County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWillow Road
CrossesNipomo Creek
Location0.2 MI East of US 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates35.05608, -120.49993
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2014)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Road over Nipomo Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Road over Nipomo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Road over Nipomo Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow Road over Nipomo Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Road over Nipomo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.